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# HSN Code 29155000: Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/)
- [Sub-chapter 2915: Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2915/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Propionic acid, its salts and esters | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 29155000 ?

It includes Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters?

Under HSN 29155000, Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 29155000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹306 Cr (−8.33% YoY) — 0.0083% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹392 Cr (+56.15% YoY) — 0.0065% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹86 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10680 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2915: 4.77% of its exports; import side 3.31%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2915: #6 of 56 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.97% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1420 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.41% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2915: 4.77% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 29155000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 2915 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2915 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 242.37 | 0.0106% | — | 5.26% | 311.92 | 0.0087% | — | 2.96% | −69.55 | #1156 |
| FY 2019-20 | 337.88 | 0.0153% | +39.41% | 7.40% | 213.32 | 0.0064% | −31.61% | 2.57% | +124.56 | #901 |
| FY 2020-21 | 416.76 | 0.0194% | +23.35% | 8.44% | 249.70 | 0.0086% | +17.05% | 3.02% | +167.06 | #803 |
| FY 2021-22 | 425.01 | 0.0135% | +1.98% | 6.52% | 391.89 | 0.0086% | +56.94% | 2.30% | +33.12 | #980 |
| FY 2022-23 | 284.22 | 0.0078% | −33.13% | 4.26% | 361.99 | 0.0063% | −7.63% | 2.46% | −77.77 | #1381 |
| FY 2023-24 | 334.04 | 0.0092% | +17.53% | 5.93% | 251.02 | 0.0045% | −30.66% | 2.22% | +83.02 | #1293 |
| FY 2024-25 | 306.22 | 0.0083% | −8.33% | 4.77% | 391.98 | 0.0065% | +56.15% | 3.31% | −85.76 | #1420 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.97%/yr, imports 3.88%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 29155000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.97% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 29155000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.97% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹242.37 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹306.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29155000 ranked #1420 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 29155000 ranks #1420 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2915, it ranks #6 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #10680 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 29155000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 29155000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 39.41% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹85.76 Crore in HSN Code 29155000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹391.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹306.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹85.76 Crore — ranking #10680 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.88% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters

India's imports under HSN Code 29155000 have grown at 3.88% CAGR, reaching ₹391.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 29155000 contributes 4.77% of Sub-Chapter 2915 exports — ranked #6

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2915, HSN Code 29155000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 4.77% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.31% share (rank #8).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2915

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 29159099: Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acid Derivatives \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29159099/) | ₹1,100 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 29153100: Ethyl acetate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29153100/) | ₹787 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 29157090: Palmitic & stearic acid: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29157090/) | ₹553 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 29153999: Other esters of acetic acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29153999/) | ₹499 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 29157040: Other Halogenated Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29157040/) | ₹487 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 29155000: Propionic Acid, Its Salts And Esters (this hsn code) | ₹306 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 29156020: Pentanoic acids, their salts, and esters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29156020/) | ₹305 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 29152400: Acetic anhydride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29152400/) | ₹272 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 29153970: Ortho tertiary butyl cyclohexyl acetate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29153970/) | ₹221 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 29159060: Other\| N-Octanoyl Chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-29159060/) | ₹182 Cr |